“Opera Orlando continues its recently-launched “Encore!” series on Feb. 12, 2021, with Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” ~Logan Martell
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Read the full article> https://operawire.com/opera-orlandos-encore-series-to-present-hansel-gretel/
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“Opera Orlando’s Main Stage series will continue with a production of “Hansel & Gretel” by Engelbert Humperdinck.
The showcase is set for performance on Jan. 29, 30, and 31, 2021 at the Dr. Philips Center at Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater. The opera will then be broadcast as part of the company’s ENCORE! series on Feb. 12 through 26, 2021.” ~Nicolas Quiroga
The Witch (Robyn Rocklein) keeps an eye on Hansel and Gretel (Gloria Palermo and Kyaunnee Richardson) in Opera Orlando’s production. (Opera Orlando/ Courtesy photo)
To read the full article, click >https://operawire.com/opera-orlando-to-present-hansel-and-gretel-with-live-audience/
“Opera Orlando has announced that it will be broadcasting an ENCORE performance of its recent “Die Fledermaus: The Revenge of the Bat” production online on Dec. 31, 2020.” ~David Salazar
To read the full article, click here> Encore of Fledermaus
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“Maybe we aren’t in Europe for New Year’s Eve and might not be able to gain access to Vienna’s own rendition. Or maybe you want a different approach to the famed classic. Or maybe, you want both. In any case, Orlando Opera is presenting the famed opera in its recently performed version…” ~ David Salazar
To read the full article, click on the link > Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week
Company of Opera Orlando’s Die Fledermaus - Bearded Lens Photography
“And Kyaunnee Richardson is especially memorable with a beautifully playful coloratura and a winning way with a snarky aside.”
To read the entire article, click the link > Orlando Sentinel: Die Fledermaus: A merry (and welcome) night at the opera [by Matthew Palm]
Die Fledermaus
December 19 | 2pm
A maid in disguise (Kyaunnee Richardson) draws the attention of a partygoer (Tyler Putnam) in Opera Orlando's "Die Fledermaus." (Opera Orlando / Courtesy photo) -Bearded Lens Photography
Watch a new work come to life as Opera Orlando invites the community into the creative process while it develops The Secret River. Orlando Arts Season Preview 2020-21: Classical and Choral Music
Kyaunnee has been featured on ShoutOut Miami’s local online news.
For the full article: ShoutOut Miami
“…Manuel’s commanding performance was joined by soprano Kyaunnee Richardson’s glittering vocals…”
Article: Schmopera's Hued Song Concert Review
“Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson, who also lives in Miami, opened the show with the hauntingly lovely and familiar aria “Summertime.”
Article: Miami Times Online
“The great female solos go to supporting characters. Kyaunnee Richardson opened the opera with a lyrical rendition of “Summertime”—sung by Clara, who never returns except for a brief reprise of the show’s most famous excerpt.”
Article: Palm Beach Arts Paper
“…but from the first notes of Miami-native Kyaunnee Richardson’s “Summertime” early in the first scene, the audience was put on notice that this was to be a truly memorable occasion.”
Article: South Florida Gay News
An article in Spanish about the the upcoming production of Porgy and Bess.
Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson featured in an article from the Miami Herald in upcoming Porgy and Bess performance.
Article: Miami Herald
Kyaunnee was featured in a previous article by the Sun Sentinel celebrating the music of Scott Joplin. Read more.
Kyaunnee was featured in an article "Three African American Opera Singers Featured in Mozart Production" by the South Florida Times. Read More.
“…Soprano soloist Kyaunnee Richardson, who previously performed for President Barack Obama, gave the crowd a performance worthy of a standing ovation with her angelic renditions of "Give Me Jesus," arranged by Moses Hogan, and "Ride on King Jesus," arranged by Hall Johnson…"
